Australian brides paid to "marry" Indian men
Australian brides
Sydeny - Xinhua
An immigration official and his wife have been charged in an Australian court on Monday, with arranging fake weddings between 16 Australian brides and Indian men as part of a "one-stop shop" for visas.
Chetan Mohanial Mashru and Divya Krishne Gowda faced court in Brisbane, and plead not guilty to the charge of arranging marriages for visas.
Crown prosecutor, Greg Lynham told the court Monday, Mashru and Gowda organised a racket where unceremonious unions took place that were "nothing more than a ruse to obtain a spouse visa."
During Monday's court hearing, the court was told the Indian men paid the pair for the ceremonies, and for organising documentation, while the Australian women were recompensed over the course of two years in exchange for agreeing to be married.
Mashru and Gowda wed the couples on first sight, and devised methods of ensuring they looked legitimate, including the creation of joint bank accounts, and establishing phone records between the newlyweds.
Five of the Indian grooms and 15 of the Australian brides are set to testify during the course of the trial.
source: Xinhua
- Thursday ,06 December GMT 16:53 2018 Prominent Rwandan activist Diane Rwigara acquitted of 'insurrection'
GMT 16:53 2018 Thursday ,06 December
Prominent Rwandan activist Diane Rwigara acquitted of 'insurrection'GMT 21:37 2018 Friday ,23 November
Bahrain's efforts to protect women's rights praisedGMT 14:39 2018 Tuesday ,30 October
Russia and China can overcome US sanctions pressureGMT 13:31 2018 Tuesday ,30 October
Women wrestlers take on tradition in south IraqGMT 14:19 2018 Friday ,12 October
Women's strides in Bahrain and UAE highlightedGMT 19:31 2018 Thursday ,11 October
Young Egyptian woman serves as minister for a dayGMT 19:46 2018 Wednesday ,10 October
Bahrain keen on promoting peace, security globallyGMT 19:06 2018 Wednesday ,10 October
South Korea reviews DPRK sanctions "Kang Kyung-wha"
Economic conference on investment opportunities in Syria kicks off
Bucharest - SANA
With the participation of 120 representatives of Romanian companies, Chambers of Commerce and industry, An economic conference on “Reconstruction in Syria between the development of economic steadfastness and the opportunities ofRussia tests new telemetry system during manned Soyuz MS-11 spacecraft’s launch
Moscow - TASS
The Astra-06 apparatus developed by specialists of Russian Space Systems (RSS) was used for the first time as additional telemetric equipment aboard the manned Soyuz MS-11 spacecraft launched from the Baikonur CosmodromeLiverpool, Manchester City seek neighbours' help in title chase
London - DPA
Liverpool and Manchester City will be looking for a little help from their not-so-friendly neighbours this weekend. The Premier League front-runners face each other's local rivals when City host Everton and Liverpool take on Manchester United. Liverpool jumped above City at theBlue light in smartphones linked to blindness and some cancers
Spain - DPA
Ever since we have started to become chained to our smartphones and tablets, people have been saying that the waves coming off these devices must be bad for us. So often laughed off as conspiracy theorists, it now looks more and moreFestive Fashion by Dubai-based designer ASMARAÏA
Dubai - Arab Today
Dubai-based label ASMARAÏA just launched its pre-fall 2019 collection — and it’s all about cruelty-free, sustainable fashion with a festive edge. Checkmate The 15-piece collection features this checkered skirt-and-jacket ensemble that is giving us major “Clueless” vibes. Gold Rush ‘Tis the season to sparkle and this dazzling, floor-length gold skirt will do the trick. Take note of the chic black bow detail at the waist — it’s the ultimate party look. Feathered fashion The brand works with environmentally-friendly materials such as organic cotton, recycled polyester and faux fur, so you can be sure this feathered look doesn’t come at the cost of an animal’s life. Jewel Tones If you want to glisten like a polished jewel at your next festive function, this emerald-colored skirt is the perfect choice with its sequin details and shimmery overlay. Golden Girl Leopard print
GMT 17:02 2017 Sunday ,23 April
Lebanon activists ramp up pressure on reviled rape law
GMT 00:30 2017 Wednesday ,15 November
Aussies’ Ashes warning
GMT 06:56 2015 Thursday ,02 July
China invites North Korea’s leader to Beijing in September
GMT 07:49 2018 Monday ,01 January
OIC condemns terrorist attack in Jeddah
GMT 15:53 2017 Monday ,24 April
Heads US athletics dominance, De Grasse stars
GMT 11:30 2017 Thursday ,18 May
Egyptian state is 'in a race' to provide essential goods at affordable prices
GMT 21:37 2017 Wednesday ,20 September
Carbon 'budget' may be bigger than thought
GMT 23:53 2017 Monday ,14 August
Spain Considers Using Drones to Reinforce Security Measures in Sebta
GMT 05:09 2017 Wednesday ,04 January
Ex-French President Sarkozy knocked out of centre-right primary
GMT 08:07 2015 Tuesday ,28 July
Olivia Munn, Michael Fassbender do table read of 'Lebowski'
GMT 15:15 2017 Thursday ,26 January
Unfair to compare me with Priyanka
GMT 11:23 2017 Monday ,22 May
Swiss voters set to approve renewable energy law: TV projection
GMT 18:36 2017 Thursday ,13 April
Doha Municipality Celebrates GCC Food Day
GMT 01:38 2017 Thursday ,16 November
Israel destroys home of Palestinian
GMT 13:17 2017 Sunday ,12 March
Iran unveils advanced indigenous armored tank
GMT 08:45 2017 Thursday ,02 February
Trump White House puts Iran 'on notice'
GMT 06:09 2017 Wednesday ,04 October
Hermes praises Egypt's ability to pay external debts
GMT 02:14 2014 Thursday ,23 January
SpaHub shares the 5 best winter spa treatments
GMT 05:54 2016 Tuesday ,18 October
Lagerfeld checks into the hotel business
GMT 05:50 2017 Tuesday ,03 October
Monarch collapse leaves 110,000
GMT 15:00 2017 Sunday ,19 February
Hana El Zahed tells her career's story
GMT 08:46 2017 Monday ,06 March
PSA buys Opel-Vauxhall for 1.3 billion euros
GMT 17:43 2018 Wednesday ,05 December
Art of Azerbaijan carpets fascinates South Koreans
GMT 09:02 2018 Tuesday ,04 December
Duda defends coal use at UN climate conference
GMT 17:20 2018 Monday ,26 November
Russian football top-league’s clubs spent over $209 mln on transfer activities in 2017
GMT 16:11 2018 Saturday ,20 October
Damascene Arada keeps traditional folk rituals alive
GMT 18:23 2018 Friday ,19 October
WhatsApp dirty tricks alleged in Brazil presidential race
GMT 21:25 2017 Wednesday ,22 February
Conflict-ridden Somalia inaugurates new president
Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2025 ©
Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2025 ©
Send your comments
Your comment as a visitor